Orthodontic practices near Portway
On our practice register: 9 practices within 5 miles of Portway, 9 practices within 10 and 13 practices within 20. The closest is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 3.3 miles south-east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 3.3 miles south-east | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 3.3 miles south-east | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (196 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 3.4 miles south-east | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| St.Owen Dental StudioHereford | 3.4 miles south-east | – | – | – | 3.7 (21 reviews) |
| Evans Morton & Evans OrthodonticsHereford | 3.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 2.9 (16 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 3.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
| Dr Kathryn Ryan Restorative DentistHereford | 3.5 miles south-east | – | – | – | 5.0 (2 reviews) |
| St Martins Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 3.7 miles south | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.8 (167 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Portway with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Hereford, 3.3 miles south-east; the next are Great Malvern (18.0 miles east) and Monmouth (20.1 miles south).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Hereford | 9 | 3.3 miles south-east |
| Great Malvern | 4 | 18.0 miles east |
| Monmouth | 1 | 20.1 miles south |
| Worcester | 8 | 22.6 miles east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 25.9 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 6 | 26.7 miles south-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Portway
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern (5.0 from 62 reviews), 18.0 miles east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 18.0 miles east |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 4.9 (374 reviews) | 18.5 miles east |
| Willows DentistryHereford | 4.9 (196 reviews) | 3.3 miles south-east |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 4.9 (160 reviews) | 3.8 miles south-east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Portway at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Herefordshire, County of |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 14.1% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,556 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.8% aged 16 to 24 and 22% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 7.6% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 102 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 17.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 9 practices, more than 72% of towns in England |
| Access within Herefordshire | 58th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Nearest practice compared | 3.3 miles away, closer than 54% of towns in England |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest secondary schools | Whitecross Hereford — 2.3 miles Aylestone School — 3.4 miles The Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School — 4.1 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 942 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 24,851 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre, Hereford — 3 miles Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 18 miles The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre, Monmouth — 20 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 9 within 10 miles, 13 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Portway
The nearest practice to Portway is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 3.3 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 9 practices, and within 20 there are 13.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Phoenix Orthodontics (27 miles) mentions a free consultation; Willows Dentistry (3.3 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Portway list clear aligners, the nearest 3.3 miles away.
If you are looking at NHS orthodontics (free for eligible under-18s, by referral from your dentist): NHS dental services around Portway are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board, and the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 3.3 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Portway
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Orthodontist in Portway: This page helps people researching orthodontic treatment in Portway understand their options before committing to an appointment. It is also useful for patients researching treatment across Herefordshire and the surrounding area.
More local pages to browse
If distance is not a limiting factor, you may also want to browse pages for Upper Lyde, Elton's Marsh, Burghill, Pipe and Lyde, Auberrow, and The Parks.
The local picture in Portway
ONS classifies Portway as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Portway falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census figures show 14.1% of the local population is under 16. Census 2021 counts 1,556 residents in the neighbourhood around Portway, 6.6% of them aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (9), Portway has more choice than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). The closest secondary schools to Portway are Whitecross Hereford (2.3 miles) and Aylestone School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Portway's Local Authority has 110 schools educating 24,851 pupils (DfE data). Portway sits close to the England average for deprivation.
Useful local orthodontic context for Portway
There is no orthodontist on our records in Portway itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 3 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 18 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 20 miles away.
Local context for Portway
Upper Lyde is the closest neighbouring location page, under 1 km east of Portway.
The Orthodontic Journey in Portway
Many people in Portway delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The process is well-defined, and most patients find it far more manageable once they understand each stage. Below, each stage is set out in order so you can plan effectively.
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Portway
Orthodontic practices in and around Portway vary in the treatments and appointment types they offer. By ONS classification, Portway falls under smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Portway sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 14.1% of Portway's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.6% of the 1,556 residents in Portway's census neighbourhood, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Portway is better served than 72% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Portway are served by secondary schools including Whitecross Hereford (2.3 miles) and Aylestone School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 110 schools and 24,851 pupils across Portway's Local Authority. By national deprivation ranking, Portway is roughly mid-table for England. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
Teeth Straightening Options Available in Portway
Patients in Portway have access to more orthodontic options than ever before. The best treatment isn't the most expensive or the most discreet — it's the one that matches your case, lifestyle and budget. This guide sets out what each type does, who it suits, how long it takes, and what it typically costs.
Treatment Options in Portway — Local Context
How quickly you can be seen, and what's on offer, varies between the practices serving Portway. Portway is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Portway sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. Census figures show 14.1% of the local population is under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Portway, 6.6% of the 1,556 residents are aged 10 to 15, close to the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. With 9 orthodontic practices within five miles, Portway is better served than 72% of towns in England. Regionally, 19.4% of 5-year-olds in this ICB have experience of visible dental decay (OHID data). Families in Portway are served by secondary schools including Whitecross Hereford (2.3 miles) and Aylestone School (3.4 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. There are 110 schools and 24,851 pupils in Portway's Local Authority area, per DfE data. By national deprivation ranking, Portway is roughly mid-table for England. There is no orthodontist on our records in Portway itself. The nearest we do hold are Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 3 miles away; Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 18 miles away; and The Mayhill Dental & Specialist Centre in Monmouth, about 20 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Portway. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Portway
These links help widen your research beyond Portway, Herefordshire if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Upper Lyde, Elton's Marsh, Burghill, Pipe and Lyde, Auberrow, and The Parks.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Portway
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Portway often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Portway?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Portway is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 3.3 miles to the south-east. The next closest are Willows Dentistry (3.3 miles) and Hereford Dental & Implant Clinic (3.4 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Portway?
Our register has 9 practices within 5 miles of Portway, 9 practices within 10 miles and 13 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Portway?
The nearest practice to Portway that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 3.3 miles to the south-east. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (3.3 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (3.7 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Portway, Herefordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Portway, Herefordshire?
Yes. A guided assessment can help turn a general comparison into advice that is more relevant to your situation.